1 campground with availability this weekend
Jack Pine Lodge and Campground houses luxury glamping accommodations amid the serene wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering a perfect blend of comfort and natural beauty. The campground features spacious glamping sites with full hookups, well-maintained facilities, and direct access to the surrounding Hiawatha National Forest trails. One reviewer highlighted, "I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say. I am more one to frequent rustic and secluded campgrounds. When I need to truly rest my bones, this is my go to in this neck of the woods." The property boasts comfortable climate-controlled cabins with modern amenities including WiFi throughout, clean bathrooms with private shower facilities, and a camp store carrying essentials. Log Cabin Resort and Campground provides additional boutique camping options with concrete pads and cable TV for a more resort-style experience.
Direct trail access from Jack Pine Lodge makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the extensive network of paths through the national forest. The on-site restaurant serves exceptional food, allowing glampers to enjoy quality dining without leaving the property. "The lodge has exceptional food and the camp store carries a little bit of everything," noted one visitor. Located strategically between Manistique and Munising, the glamping resorts provide convenient access to area attractions including Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Indian Lake State Park. Summer evenings offer extended daylight until 10 pm for maximum exploration, while winter transforms the region into a snowmobile paradise. The campgrounds' peaceful wooded settings provide an immersive forest experience with reliable amenities, making them popular destinations requiring advance booking during peak seasons.
"Jack Pine is a small campground in the Hiawatha National Forest. It's a big attraction for Quads and dirt bikes during the summer and I'm told snowmobiles, during the winter."
"I have absolutely nothing but positive things to say. I am more one to frequent rustic and secluded campgrounds."
from $33 - $55 / night
"The tent site itself was all we needed with a picnic table, fire pit, and electric. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were free (and even had warm water). The beach house was stunning."
"This is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 - $60 / night
"We were looking for a campsite that we could drive up to, but we ended up going with a walk up campsite, thanks to the camp host. It couldn't have been more perfect."
"Well set up campground with about 25 sites on a loop with maybe 30 sites for $22/night."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $80 / night
"Nice campground that is a good Basecamp fit central upper peninsula of Michigan. Some sites have electricity but there is no dump station. $20 a nite$ 18 if you are a senior."
"Electric and rustic sites. Water is central from an artesian well. Vault toilets and no showers. For the price, I’d stay again"
"City run campground on lake superior. Beautiful views, sandy shore. Most sites have water and electricity, some have sewer hookup. Some walk in sites on the shoreline. We camped on site 5."
"If you can’t get into the campgrounds in Pictured Rocks this site is a good alternative due to its proximity (three miles) the downtown and the entrance to the park. "
from $29 - $45 / night
"Another really nice amenity was the lantern posts next to the picnic table and the grill grate attached to the fire pit. Can’t recommend this place enough."
"You'd expect a site close to cars/roads to be clean as it's easy for people to pack trash out to a car, but there was a fair amount of garbage left in fire rings at this campground (we burned what we could"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $35 / night
"Great little campground in the middle of nowhere. 15 minute drive off the beaten path keeps the crowds away. Couple spots right on the water. Vault toilets were fairly clean and stocked."
"unable to find a site at Pictured Rocks we were directed to this state forest campground. it was our first stay at a SF campground in Michigan and since we have sought them out and stayed in many. gorgeous"
from $15 / night
"There are over 20 sites, about half of which are located lake side (not directly on the lake, but there are little paths that lead you there and you can somewhat see the water from these sites.)"
"I loved the fire pit. I cook over the open fire and the size and type of ring was great. It had good ventilation which allows the fire to breath."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $80 / night
"An awesome campground tucked away in the U.P. Big rig access(46’ 5th wheel). Nice concrete pads, full hook up and cable. The staff is great and helpful. Secluded and quiet."
"Small beach area on the lake, playground, and boats available to rent. We’ve stayed in the water/electric sites and they are all very nice, but a bit of a walk from the bath house."
from $35 - $150 / night
"Was slightly passed the pin marker on the same unlaced road - only about 1/4-1/2 off the highway."
"Could only find two pull off spots which are both relatively small, and only one has a fire pit in good condition so you’d need to build back up the other a bit."
ScoutGreat spot, easy to get to. Could only find two pull off spots which are both relatively small, and only one has a fire pit in good condition so you’d need to build back up the other a bit. Very convenient spot that met all my needs
GuideThis campground is located directly on Lake Superior and operated by the city of Munising. It has 100 RV sites and 22 tent sites. About 1/4 of the RV sites provide water, sewer, and 50/30/20 electrical hookups. The rest of the RV sites provide shared water spigots (with both line pressure and with pressure reducers) and shared 30/20 electrical pedestals. Depending on the site, the water or electrical hookups may require an extension cord or another hose length to reach your RV. The campground is quite open, only the tent sites have any privacy. Do to lack of obstructions, I saw several starlink antennas on rigs..... The campground offers decent wifi and two very nice bath houses with flush toilets and showers. It also offers a dump station on site with tank flush and potable water fill stations. A beautiful sandy beach fronts the campground. One negative is that Michigan Hwy 28 runs past the campground and it has plenty of traffic at all hours.
We visited with plans to take a Pictured Rocks boat tour, but 3 days of gale force winds scrubbed those plans. The boat tours were canceled.
ScoutPerfect spot to pull off and camp for the night or weekend! Big pull in area where we stayed for the night, there was one other person but we stopped once we noticed the fresh tracks and didn’t go any further back. Perfect overnight spot.
RangerThe first thing we noticed driving in is that the wash house closes today 10/14 at 4 PM for the season, which isn’t an issue for us. Open sites, walkways to a rocky beach, but also trail to a sandy beach. Our site is not level.
LegendThere are a handful of drive-up sites in each of the campground’s three loops, with about two sites per loop offering the sought-after lakefront views. Even if you don’t manage to snag one of those sites, the remaining sites are tucked beneath nice, tall trees, and there’s a Day Use Area near the campground entrance that everyone can enjoy.
The backcountry sites are also relatively easy to reach by foot or paddle. The portages are quite short, and most of the trails are two-track. Interestingly, the backcountry sites seem to be right along the trail and very close together, so they actually feel less private than the drive-up sites.
The vault toilets in each loop, as well as those in the backcountry area, were clean and well-maintained. We also saw a DNR truck making the rounds during our stay.
One thing I LOVE about this area is that it’s a designated Quiet Area--no ORVs and no motorized watercraft. It makes for a much more peaceful camping experience!
Cell service was spotty without a booster. Sites are FCFS, and the current rate is $20/night.
GuideNice well kept campground. Plenty of sites along the water. Seems a bit more unknown compared to other sites in the area as I was struggling to find somewhere with open spots until I came here. Also, despite being a small lake it was great for fishing, I caught plenty of northerns and my personal best smallmouth.
RangerThere were no open sites when we got here on a Thursday afternoon so we had to stay in an overgrown site. It was very shaded from the trees so it was not great for our solar capabilities. Loved that there was a cute trail nearby though. No cell service for us with Verizon, only way to get it was to go 10 miles by the main turn in road. There’s no big towns nearby so you had to travel quite a ways for groceries etc. Campsites a bit close to one another for my taste but everyone was respectful so it was peaceful and lovely otherwise! Mosquitos were around definitely.
LegendWow. Arrived around 1:30PM on a Sunday afternoon in mid-September and the campground was almost full. I think we were only able to grab a campsite--a riverfront site, too!--because we got here soon after the checkout time.
There are two loops with nearly 40 sites total. "Two Heart 1" is near the suspension bridge that crosses the river and to the beach. This loop has 4-5 riverfront sites. "Two Heart 2" has sites with a little more space in-between, but during our stay seemed to have a lot more longterm (15 Day Max) setups with huge outfitter-style tent setups and dreadful generators. This loop has a few sites that may have lake access.
This campground AND day use is very popular. Although I had a good time rockhounding here, I don't see myself coming back because there's a lot of people traffic here and the camping itself isn't quiet and peaceful--there's a constant hum of generators all day.
No reservations, FCFS, vault toilets, garbage bins, $20/night during our stay. Shockingly, there's 1 bar of cell service out here--it's mostly unusable unless you have a booster.
It's a bit of a drive to get here, so cross your fingers that you can grab a site after the 15-ish miles of washboarded road! To get here: M-123, north onto CR-500 / Northwestern Road toward Crisp Point for about 6 miles. Turn left onto CR-414 / Pike Lake Road for about 5 miles. Turn right onto CR-423 / Mouth of Two Hearted Road all the way to its dead end at the campground.
ScoutVery convenient to pictured rocks excursions. 2 miles. $45 water, electric, showers. Toilets (good).close sites, open to the lake, clean. Would recommend this spot again
The Hiawatha National Forest spans nearly 880,000 acres across Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with elevations ranging from 600 to 1,400 feet above sea level. The forest contains over 400 lakes and ponds that remain accessible year-round despite seasonal temperature fluctuations. Winter temperatures in the region often drop below zero degrees Fahrenheit, while summers typically reach the mid-70s.
Beach time at Camp Seven Lake: Located within Hiawatha National Forest, this campground offers a clean beach with clear, warm water. "The lake is accessible with a small beach and swimming section that many campers used," notes a recent visitor. Sites are spacious with water shared between them, fire rings, tables, and lamp posts at each site.
Visit natural springs: Campers at Indian Lake State Park South Campground recommend visiting nearby Kitch-iti-kipi. "If you are looking for things to do in the area consider: Kitch-iti-kipi Springs, Fayette State Historic Park, Canoeing on the Manistique River," suggests Eric H. The state park's location makes it convenient for exploring multiple attractions.
Hike forest trails: The Fox River Pathway begins just down the road from Seney Township Campground, offering hiking opportunities in a remote setting. "Small township campground with vault toilets, artesian well, 20/30 amp hook-ups, and Fox River access, $20/night (no reservations)," reports one camper. The campground provides a natural base for exploring less-traveled paths.
Privacy and lake access: North Gemini Lake State Forest Campground offers both wooded seclusion and water views. "This campsite was awesome! We camped right on the lake and due to how small the campsite is (only about 8 sites max). No reservations. You self-register when you arrive," explains Magy C. The small size creates a more intimate camping experience away from crowds.
Lakefront sites with sunset views: Campers praise the waterfront locations at Indian Lake State Park. "This is a great lakeside campsite just outside of Manistique. There is a main bathroom area with showers. Good shallow water to swim (and watch the beautiful sunset) but a little difficult to fish," shares Evan P. The park also hosts weekly events for children and remains pet-friendly.
Direct trail access: Colwell Lake Campground features a hiking loop around the lake and private beach access. "Nice quiet campsite with privacy. We had the site next to the entrance so it was a little busy but not too bad. The loop around the lake was a nice walk to start the day," reports Ben C. The well-maintained trails provide easy morning exercise options directly from campsites.
Cell service varies significantly: Connectivity ranges from nonexistent to surprisingly good across the region. At Camp Seven Lake Campground, "Internet & cell connectivity was nonexistent with Star Link & TMobile," reports one camper. However, at Hickey Marsh Dispersed Camping, "cell service with Verizon was shockingly good," notes Hunter W. Check carrier coverage before relying on connectivity.
Insect activity can be intense: Bug populations fluctuate by season and location. "These things were unphased by a number of citronella candles, obscene amounts of bug spray... Cooking anything was awful," reports one camper about mosquitoes at Colwell Lake Campground. However, another visitor at Hickey Marsh noted, "Camp in early September, bugs were minimal."
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds close by mid-October. Colwell Lake Campground operates from May 15 to October 7, while Camp Seven Lake has similar dates. Some facilities like Indian Lake State Park South remain open year-round but with reduced services during winter months.
Look for educational programs: Indian Lake State Park South offers organized activities for younger campers. "They even do weekly events such as 'Traveling Trivia' for kids," mentions Evan P. These structured programs provide entertainment without requiring additional planning from parents.
Consider waterfront accessibility: At Munising Tourist Park Campground, "The beach was very nice with shallow, warm water. That was the highlight of this Campground," reports Emily M. The beach house provides additional amenities: "There were many picnic tables and seating. It seemed like a great place, not only for lunch, but for crafts or even a nap."
Reserve tenting sites early: For families tent camping, some spots offer more privacy than others. "While this is a full amenities campground, one end was mostly reserved for tent camping with well spaced sites which were backed up by the woods," notes Carolyn K. about Indian Lake State Park. "We felt right at home in our tent, and the campground was exceptionally well maintained."
Glamping close to Hiawatha National Forest: Log Cabin Resort and Campground offers luxury camping options with concrete pads and full hookups. "Big rig access (46' 5th wheel). Nice concrete pads, full hook up and cable," reports Sean N. This glamping resort provides amenities that aren't available at more rustic sites within the national forest.
Electrical service varies by site: At Camp Seven Lake Campground, "Sites are nice and large. There was nice trees for the hammock," notes Tammy D. However, not all sites have the same amenities. One visitor mentioned, "Only one complaint was there was no designated tent vs RV sites. Generator for two days and nights was not what we were looking for being in tent camping."
Bring extra connection equipment: At Munising Tourist Park, campers recommend preparing for shared utilities. "If you're not lucky enough to get one on the waterfront, then there's just crowded, open sites that will possibly be sharing water and electricity with others. (Recommended to bring extra hose and cords)."
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